ON a beautiful day at Stowe Lane, Colwall Seconds were put to the sword by the visiting Swindon. COLWALL II V SWINDON II Electing to bat first Colwall got off to poor start loosing five wickets for 19 runs. The wickets were shared between B Willis and
EASTNOR Thirds finally got underway with a narrow four run victory over Woolhope 2nds in this H&DCL exciting game. EASTNOR III v WOOLHOPE II Batting first the villagers lost opener Locke after just two balls before Rod Jarrett hit five fours in his
AFTER two abandoned games in the Michael Parkinson Trophy, Colwall Girls eventually got underway on Monday evening in this pairs trophy competition. COLWALL GIRLS v BARNARDS GREEN GIRLS Colwall are this year selecting from a squad of 25 players aged 11
The petition to stop a lift and modern staircase being added to Ledbury's Market House has now been closed, with 7,180 signatures on the book. Organisers Barry Jenkins and Doris Mitton are planning to bind them in a book and present it to Ledbury Town
PEOPLE who have enriched the life of Ledbury were recognised at a ceremony marking National Volunteers Week. Rosemary Speck, of Ledbury Community Voluntary Action, said Volunteer of the Year awards were given to nominated individuals. Mrs Speck's task
A LARGE response from the public has delayed a report on housing needs in Bishop's Frome. Herefordshire Council says the report will not be ready for at least three weeks as comments from the public are evaluated. Almost half the households in the village
Thirty rail passengers on route from Birmingham to Hereford found themselves stranded at Ledbury Station on Tuesday. The train they were on, the 14.43 from New Street, turned round and returned to Birmingham, after another train suffered engine failure
A Ledbury woman is in training for what is billed as the world's toughest yacht race. Sasha Peake, aged 31, of West Hill, Worcester Road, aims to raise hundreds of pounds for St Michael's Hospice by sailing east to west against the prevailing winds and
The son of a well-known Ledbury greengrocer who died suddenly last month says he has been inundated with inquires concerning his father, many from people who did not realise he had died. Reg Jenkins, who founded his fruit and vegetable shop in The Homend
UNISON has raised the possibility of industrial action, saying a job evaluation by Herefordshire Council will result in staff losing money. The public sector union, which has been in negotiation with the council over the review for four years, is to ballot
THE last of a series of signs in Frith Wood, made by Ledbury pupils 40 years ago, has been granted an honourable retirement. The Forestry Commission, which owns and manages the wood in partnership with Ledbury Naturalists' Club, is renewing the signs.
LEDBURY Town Council is back to full strength after the biggest co-option of members for at least 20 years. Seven people were invited to join the authority, filling the gaps left by a shortage of candidates at the elections on May 1. Town clerk June McQuaid
A VICTORIAN engraving of a mysterious medieval tomb at St Michael and All Angels' Church has been bought by the Ledbury and District Society, writes Gary Bills-Geddes. Attached to the reverse is a poem reproduced in the June edition of the parish magazine
A letter of thanks from Buckingham Palace has been received by the mayor of Ledbury, Coun Keith Francis. Coun Francis wrote to the Queen on behalf of the town to congratulate her on the 50th anniversary of the Coronation. He said many councils must have
Three Ledbury bands will perform in a Market Theatre charity show tomorrow (Saturday) called The Five Malcolms and Friends. The Five Malcolms are musicians from Kent but local talent will be represented by The Tree Frogs, Billy Whizz and Happy Valley.
A CONCERT by Monmouth Choral Society takes place St Michael and All Angels' Church, Ledbury, on Saturday, June 28, on behalf of St Michael's Hospice.
LEDBURY Swifts are holding their annual general meeting on Sunday (June 8) at the Market House, Ledbury, at 7pm. All interested are welcome.
FLORAL displays will be put up in Bromyard next week as the town begins its Britain in Bloom campaign. More than 120 hanging baskets are expected to be unveiled throughout the town, along with flower beds and other floral planters. Last year the floral
SCHOOL governors have called for a re-think on plans to build a swimming pool on their land. Bromyard and District Community Swimming Pool Working Party had approached the school as one of two possible sites for a pool in the town. The other site, near
RESEARCHING your ancestors should be a lot easier in Bromyard after the local history society won a computer. As part of the BT Community Connections Awards, Bromyard History Society was presented with a state-of-the-art computer with internet access.
Bromyard Community Transport's annual summer outing to the Elan Valley, in Wales, takes place on Monday, June 16, at 10am. Tickets cost £6. Ring 01885 488452.
Ocle Pychard Summer Village Fete takes place at Burley Gate Village Hall on Saturday, June 7, at 2pm, in aid of St James' Church. Attractions include mini-train rides.
A walk taking in Bringsty Common, Whitbourne Estate, Brockhampton and Warren Wood takes place as part of Herefordshire Walking Festival. It begins at Bringsty at 9.30am on Sunday, June 15, and costs £2, children free. Book on www.walkingfestival.com.
LEDBURY made the trip to Shobdon on Saturday and in perfect cricket weather gained their maiden victory of a so far disrupted league season. SHOBDON v LEDBURY Skipper Steve Evans won the toss and duly decided to bat in the lovely conditions. Ledbury made
EASTNOR skipper Jim Sandford may have rued the day at the end of this Village KO round three tie when he asked the home side to bat, what a wonderful thing hindsight is! ASTWOOD BANK v EASTNOR But his side made a good start keeping the openers well pegged
EASTNOR visited Evesham on Saturday for their Crusader Worcestershire League Division One fixture. EVESHAM v EASTNOR Evesham elected to bat and soon were in trouble, losing three wickets for 16 runs in just four overs. S Berry (82) and J Gregory (46)
BOSBURY gained a convincing 10 wicket victory away to Almeley on Saturday. ALMELEY v BOSBURY A depleted home team won the toss and decided to bat on a sultry afternoon. The Bosbury opening bowlers Steve Davies and Jon Owen soon had Almeley tied down and
FOUR members of Ledbury and District Amateur Swimming Club travelled to Gloucester to compete in the Tri Team Glos Aquathlon. The quality of the competitors in this year's race was high as it had become part of the British Triathlon Association South
LEDBURY Town FC U18s have entered the newly-formed Herefordshire Floodlit Under-18 Youth League for next season. The ten-team competition also includes teams from Hay, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Westfields (two), Leominster, Hinton, Lads Club and Kington
ORDE Vocum, a professional chamber choir from Hereford sing Madrigals, Romantic and Fun Songs at St James Church, Colwall on Saturday, June 14 at 7pm. Tickets are available from John Goodwin Estate Agents, Colwall or call Phil Probert on (01684) 540506
ENVIRONMENTAL health officers have visited the Freemans chicken plant in Newent following a string of complaints about powerful smells. Particularly bad smells last week resulted in 37 complaints from residents on the nearby Appledown estate, prompting
TWO new initiatives are being launched to fight crime. The moves are being promoted by Newent Crime Reduction Team, formerly known as the Crime Prevention Panel. The first initiative is effectively a re-launch of the existing Shopwatch scheme, which has
A Newent delicatessen has become an unlikely venue for a new art exhibit. At first, portraits of shop regulars in A Basket for All Seasons in Broad Street were scribbled down on humble paper bags. Then the young artists in question moved on to more sophisticated
The next Flicks in the Sticks screening at Gorsley Village Hall will be Rabbit Proof Fence (PG) on Thursday, July 3, from 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm and for further details telephone 01989 720221.
Forest of Dean councillors and officers have been on a site visit to Strawberry Hill, Newent, over a planning application to build a farm manager's home at a poultry farm. The application first came before council's development control and licensing committee
THE garden at Ploddy House, on the B4216 (Culver Street) between Newent and Huntley, will be open on behalf of St Mary's Church this Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. There will be a plant sale and cream teas will be on offer.
The Newent Churches charity fete will take place on Saturday, June 21, at St Mary's. Highlights include a performance by the Picklenash School Orchestra and country dancing featuring youngsters from both Picklenash Junior and Glebe Infants schools.
COLWALL maintained their winning ways by winning at top-of-the-table Belbroughton by a convincing eight wickets. BELBROUGHTON III v COLWALL III Fielding a blend of youth and experience Colwall asked the home side to bat first with the former showing the
householders in Ledbury joined a multi-million campaign to increase recycling in Herefordshire this week. For the first time, residents are being asked to sort their rubbish into different coloured bags, so recyclables can be identified and reused. Herefordshire
Ledbury's new parish officer, Mark Read, will be on the beat in less than a fortnight after beginning training this week. Mr Read, 43, from Malvern, will meet Ledbury mayor Coun Keith Francis on Tuesday, to discuss his role in the community. Unlike the
AMBULANCE cover in Dymock will be improved with news that night-time crews will be introduced at Newent station. Gloucestershire Ambulance Service says the crews will be introduced on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On other nights the village will
Ledbury started the countdown for the Britain in Bloom season at the weekend, when a record 130 hanging baskets were put up in the town centre. Chris Clarke, spokesperson for the Ledbury in Bloom Committee, said: "They have made such a difference to the
Ledbury's community support officer Alison Dore has defended her actions in asking parents not to park on double yellow lines on the approaches to Ledbury Primary School. One parent, Tony Brad-ford, of the Deer Park, has complained to West Mercia Police
A new cycle map for cider drinkers will be launched by the mayor of Ledbury. Coun Keith Francis will be joined by scores of other cyclists for a ride through scrumpy country on Sunday, June 15. The Ledbury Area Cycle Forum, in partnership with Herefordshire
FORMER Ledbury mayor Noel Roberts has partly won a planning battle with Herefordshire Council. Mr Roberts, who still serves as a town councillor, appealed against Herefordshire Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a scheme at his home
The Land Rover World Show will come to Eastnor Castle's Deer Park venue on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. On Sunday, June 29 until August 3, with the exception of Saturdays, fine contemporary sculpture will be on show in an event called Sculpture in
COUNCIL Tax-payers in the Forest of Dean district have been given a warning about future bills. The cost of running new recycling initiatives, including the planned kerbside collection of recyclables, has been put at £300,000 a year. The initiative is
Redmarley pop hopeful Matthew Morris took a step closer to meeting his heroes, S-Club 8, after winning his heat in a televised sing-off on Saturday. Matthew, aged 10, competed live against three other hopefuls on BBC 1's The Saturday Show belting out
The adage, "never cast a clout 'til May is out", proved a true one this year, with the month failing to hit high temperatures until the end. Albert Road weather watcher Norman Selkirk said: "May was not particularly warm and on the morning of the 15th
POLICE have stepped up patrols at Ledbury's Recreation Ground following a spate of vandalism over the past fortnight. Beat manager Gordon Headon has already made extra visits to the site and a number of children have been warned about their behaviour.
Church of England, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Other Denominations Church of England Abbeydore Deanery Clodock and Longtown with Craswall, Llanveynoe, St Margaret's, Michaelchurch, Escley and Newton: Preb. F E Rodgers, The Vicarage, Longtown,
ANGRY traders are threatening to stop paying Council Tax following an upsurge in crime on a Bromyard trading estate. They have signed a petition calling on Herefordshire Council to halt the activities of thieves and vandals. In recent months, hundreds
A BROMYARD company is appealing against the slow decision-making by Herefordshire Council. Vixmead Ltd has appeal to the Deputy Prime Minister because Herefordshire Council has taken too long to decide on a Bringsty planning application. The firm has
GOLFERS at the world-famous Belfry course are to help a Bromyard charity. Herefordshire Action for Conductive Education (HACE), which helps children with severe mental and physical disabilities, will benefit from a charity event at the Warwickshire course
A Bishop's Frome home was burgled twice in a week. Thieves ransacked the house on Friday, May 23, smashing windows and stealing a computer, before returning on Friday, May 30, and take power tools from a garage.
A COMPUTER palm reader will tell the fortunes of people at St Peter's School Fete, in Bromyard, tomorrow (Saturday). It will feature alongside belly dancers, a bouncy castle, quad biking, stalls and a car boot sale to raise money for school funds. The
A CHAINSAW and hedgecutter were stolen from a garage in Stoke Lacy between Monday, May 26 and Friday, May 30.
SPONSORSHIP of £375 from Co-op Group's Community Dividend Fund will pay for a new kit for the under-13s at Bromyard Town Junior Football Club.
COLWALL had the satisfaction of recording their highest score of the season so far in this league defeat of Swindon on Saturday. SWINDON v COLWALL Batting first, openers Majid and Tom Wolfendale gave the visitors the best possible start, with a first
CANON Frome away to Crickhowell usually means at hot afternoon and this was the case as Frome batted first. CRICKHOWELL I v CANON FROME I After Rob Mence's early departure, Ned Mawby and Andy Rogers took the score past three figures, Rogers making 47
By David Price, Woolhope We would lie in the long grass, And I would stroke your hair. A nocturne would be playing, As a fading butterfly dances her last, In the cooling twilight air. There is an end to love at its most glorious, And for us I would have
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB THIRTY-ONE pairs took part in the weekly duplicate event at the Club on May 28. Jean & Marcus Holman scored 63.62 to win the N/S direction, the other leading pairs being: Graham Ling & Brian Meadows 60.42; June Homes
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND CLUBS GLOS/WILTS Division One: Colwall v Goatacre. Division One 2nd XIs: Malmesbury v Colwall II. CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One: Bromyard v Droitwich Spa, Eastnor v Chaddesley Corbett. Division One
Forest of Dean District Council looks set to give its backing to plans for a replacement sewage treatment works at Hill Top Lane. The matter will be discussed at a meeting of the council's development control and licensing committee on Tuesday. The recommendation
A veteran member of the Newent church community will be presented with Maundy Money by the Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Rev John Went. The Rector of Newent, the Rev Robert Simpson nominated Wilson Bywater for the great honour. Mr Bywater has been an active
Newent Chamber of Trade is considering setting up a Farmers' Market. The move comes after the town council refused to subsidise a Forest of Dean District Council initiative that was bringing a Farmer's Market to town every month. Last month, the council
FOREST of Dean District Council has appointed new representatives to community groups. Newent councillor Des Saunders will represent the council on Newent Association for the Disabled, while John Clissold (Newent Central) and Martyn Vick (Oxenhall and
Newent Community School will be a venue for a series of teach-ins tomorrow (Saturday). Sessions include an introduction to the internet and a chance to get creative with flowers. The computer class runs from 10am to 4pm and the flower class from 10am
Picklenash Junior School will host a summer fete on Saturday, June 14, from 2pm to 4pm.
